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An Expedition Called Life

In life, people have a lot of choices to make, a lot of decisions to create, and a lot of problems to solve. We may encounter a lot of hardships and trials but there are no glitches that we can’t solve.

Life, they say, is a learning process. It’s like studying in a school. The only difference is that the examination comes first then the lesson comes second. Life sure is not easy, but through keen tenacity and resilience we can manage to overcome anything.

Living is biological, but living with life is a blessing and a choice. The very moment you were born in this world, you were already alive, but the question is, since when did you start living your life? There are a lot of people who live in remorse; there are people who live in guilt, suffering, and depression.

Life is indeed short and fleeting and you only have one life to live, so make it count. Each decision that you make will resonate through time and will drastically affect the fate of your descendants. The current situation of our world today is due to the choices made by our predecessors but we can never blame them, we must be responsible for ourselves.

Nobody is perfect. People make mistakes, but what eventually count is how you make things right afterwards. People may not always make the right choice. We have lot of hits and misses. Making accurate judgments comes from proper education, the ability to recognize what is wrong and what is right. Lucky is a man who knows what is right and stands for his principles.

In a world full of corruption and consumerism, it is very hard for a person not to be tempted to go with the flow of the poisonous world that he lives in. In a situation like this, a very tough and sturdy foundation will be the wind beneath the wings of people. A foundation of what is right and just will be the weapon of today to face the evils of tomorrow.

In the current generation, education is the top priority. We all believe that education is the key to a better future and knowledge is surely the most vital armament in the war of principles. And with the current situation, change is very much needed. A change that will alter the course of history for the betterment of mankind.

A very prominent scientist, Albert Einstein, once said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” Nothing is impossible with an optimistic mind and an unwavering spirit that never gives up hope even on dire situations. It is indeed true that a single person cannot make a difference but a single person is what it takes to start a change.

To be ready to face the expedition called life, children are sent to schools to be honed, refined and be educated ready to overcome any trial of the coming years. Schools and Universities are the training grounds of people. Education sets you free. This is where you express all your feelings and experiment on a lot of perspectives. It is exhilarating and this is what makes you feel alive. Learning never stops, it continues on even if you are already gone. This is where they build their dreams and aspirations for tomorrow. There are other things that we can never learn within the four corners of our room. There are a lot of lectures that can only be learned through experience, and those are the priceless lessons that no money can buy.

People learn from each other, from mistakes, from anything. We only commit mistakes once, and when we happen to repeat them, it’s definitely not a mistake but a choice. We must not be afraid to step out and make a statement, we must enjoy this gift called life and cherish every moment.

To live with a purpose is the most gratifying blessing that a person may have. Learn to live life to the fullest, live life with no regrets, live life with appreciation, live today as if there’s no tomorrow. Learn from past errors and get a move on. Live while you learn and learn while you live.